Quiet Šibenik sits at the gateway to both the stunning Kornati islands and Krka waterfalls National Parks, making it an ideal base for exploring central Dalmatia or a perfect en route break on your journey along the coast. Secret beauty of Šibenik hasn't been recognized yet but its recent fame as filming location for the wildly popular Game of Thrones hit series may be a game changer! Explore the oldest native Croatian town on the Dalmatian coast while you walk through Šibenik Old town highlights, enjoying its architecture, tumultuous history and rich culture.
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Stories of Šibenik
Walking tour of Šibenik
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Duration: half day
Difficulty: easy
Location: Šibenik, Zadar, Split
Available all year round
The view of Sibenik from the water
Evening in Sibenik
The cathedral of Sibenik is one of Europe's most unique architectural monuments
The cathedral of Sibenik is one of Europe's most unique architectural monuments
The cathedral of Sibenik is masterpiece being build for nearly 100 years
Baptistery of Sibenik cathedral
The interior of Sibenik cathedral
Sibenik seen from Barone fortress
Ornamental frieze of Sibenik cathedral
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Tour description
Discover Šibenik's Medieval and Renaissance beauty and join us on our private walking tour that shows you some of the most stunning examples of architecture in the country. Explore the charming network of marble streets and hear the local stories of the city that was hit hard during the 1990's conflict.
Your tour of the Old Town takes you to unique medieval garden, carefully restored after over 10 years of abandonment and one of only a few in Europe. Discover what hides behind the impressive fortification walls that protected the city for centuries. You will also visit UNESCO heritage site, cathedral of St. James, one of the jewels of Reneissance architecture.
Enjoy spectacular Šibenik, in the heart of Dalmatia!
- This tour is fully private and on request only.
- Tour includes collection from your hotel, villa or private accommodation by our professional English speaking chauffeur in a comfortable luxury sedan car or passenger van, local guide and entrance tickets.
- Tour can be added to a transfer between destinations such as Split and Zadar or combined with the Skradin region and/or Krka waterfalls National Park.
- Bring your camera, comfortable shoes, hat and sunscreen in the summer months.
- Please advise if you have any mobility issues so the tour can be adjusted accordingly.
- OPTIONAL: We recommend to complete your day with a 'one of a kind' experience, wine paired meal with famous chef Rudi Štefan at his renowned "Pelegrini", repeatedly voted as the best restaurant in Croatia. Available at additional cost.
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